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Mondial 3.2 Brake Lights always on

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by djs308, Feb 28, 2014.

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  1. djs308

    djs308 Formula 3
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    Sep 2, 2002
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    Long Island, NY
    Full Name:
    David S.
    US Mondial 3.2 Coupe

    I have been trying to sort out a few known issues the last few weeks with my new (to me) Mondial. In doing so, a new issue popped up. While starting the car a week ago, I had my foot on the brake pedal. The Stop Light Failure indicator came on in the panel between the seats. After driving for a bit, it turned off.

    Started it up today, foot not on the brake pedal. No indicator light on in the panel. But out of curiosity, I got out and checked the tail lights. They were fully on, including the 3rd (center) light. Pumped the brakes a few times and checked again - lights still on.

    It's been well below freezing here in NY for the last several weeks. Car has been plugged into a trickle charger while parked in the garage. I did let things warm up to get the temps up before taking it out for a very brief drive. Seemed to be driving ok. Lights continued to stay on until the car was shut down.

    Anyone experience this before? While I myself am not very handy as a mechanic, is this an easy thing to diagnose?

    Thanks.
     
  2. Faber

    Faber Formula Junior

    May 5, 2011
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    TX Hill Country
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    Tom G.
    Did you ever get a response/fix for this? I just replaced my brake switch in an 87 3.2 Cab (had "stop light" console light on - brakes worked fine) and when testing the plunger before screwing it in I note brake lights come on at start and only depressing the plunger shuts them off - opposite of what should happen. Thanks -
     
  3. Faber

    Faber Formula Junior

    May 5, 2011
    954
    TX Hill Country
    Full Name:
    Tom G.
    Update - Spoke w/ GT Parts - good guys - new Brake Switch works as designed - plunger is depressed (NOT released beneath "tab") when brake is released to close the circuit - I'm gonna remove seat and explore this tab function closer - live n learn.
     

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